Murray, a native of Regina, Saskatchewan, has over 100 games of NHL experience split between Phoenix, Florida, Montreal and the New York Rangers. Murray was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 3rd round (79th overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

Armstrong, a native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has spent the past five seasons in the American Hockey League with both Cleveland and Worcester, the San Jose Sharks minor league affiliates. Armstrong played two games last year for the San Jose Sharks earning two penalty minutes. He is coming off his best professional season having notched 25 goals and 17 assists for 42 points and 101 penalty minutes in 71 games.